Wake Up Call
Posted by BenjaminGrimm 11 years ago to Culture
Many of you have probably already heard about the story of the 17 year old girl who committed suicide after being raped and having the photos of this act circulated via social media. While the story is disgustingly tragic for a plethora of reasons, something the girl's mother posted on Facebook really struck me as extremely profound, almost a watershed moment. It applies not only to her daughter's death, but in a much broader sense.
She said: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
For me, this translates from a personal level to a national level. It made me stop and wonder what more could I do/say/participate in to spread Objectivism/logic/reason/rational thought? What opportunities are we missing or simply not creating due to the atmosphere of our community/country? I know that Objectivism gets a lot of bad main stream media coverage (mostly from a lack of knowledge, it seems), so how do we turn this around? We seem to be one of the last outposts for our beliefs, an endangered species, even. It seems up to us to do something. This will be on my mind until I find a new way to contribute, a way to make an impact on more than just a personal level...
She said: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
For me, this translates from a personal level to a national level. It made me stop and wonder what more could I do/say/participate in to spread Objectivism/logic/reason/rational thought? What opportunities are we missing or simply not creating due to the atmosphere of our community/country? I know that Objectivism gets a lot of bad main stream media coverage (mostly from a lack of knowledge, it seems), so how do we turn this around? We seem to be one of the last outposts for our beliefs, an endangered species, even. It seems up to us to do something. This will be on my mind until I find a new way to contribute, a way to make an impact on more than just a personal level...
I think Rand herself said it best: The truth is not for all men, but only for those who seek it.
I personally think society will play out like it does in the book. Then we will return.
There can be no other possible scenario as the collectivists have the People by the throat.
Following this armageddon the producers will reemerge.
Rand will be shown to have been prophetic.
Years went by for me, decades actually, and no one talked about Rand any more. Today there are movies, book sales are up, and congressman and the media are talking about the material. This is not enough but it is encouraging.
If we ever needed the firm, steady hand of reason...
Speak boldly.
Respectfully,
O.A.
If your child is the only thing stopping you, that's a shame. even if in H.S. the experience of living in another country is rewarding (mostly) and depending where-much cheaper. Regardless of your stance, keep it in the back of your mind. I also would consider planning for it. even if you decide not to do it. Because if you find you will choose to shrug, the more options on how to possibly accomplish it you have, the better. just sayin